running local programs with javascript

[Yang Li]

This question may seem rudimentary, but does anyone know
how to run programs local to the client computer using
JavaScript? Thanx

[Bill]

In article <Iy***************@nwrdny02.gnilink.net>,
"Yang Li" <yu*********@verizon.net> wrote:

This question may seem rudimentary, but does anyone know
how to run programs local to the client computer using
JavaScript? Thanx

Like maybe

<onMouseover="javascript: format c:/; return">

See why it's not a good idea?

[kaeli]

In article <Iy***************@nwrdny02.gnilink.net>,
yu*********@verizon.net enlightened us with...

This question may seem rudimentary, but does anyone know
how to run programs local to the client computer using
JavaScript? Thanx

Using IE, ActiveX, and WSH, it can be done, but may require security
permissions and knowledge of the exact location of the program,
depending.

I recently posted how to open Excel and a chm file (separeate posts).
You can search the archives.

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